When we launched Remodelista a few years back, it was almost impossible to source the hauntingly beautiful housewares of Japan. Things have improved dramatically; here are our top 10 online sources for Japanese design (some have brick-and-mortar stores as well).
Above: We discovered the work of glass artist Peter Ivy via Tortoise General Store, in Venice Beach, a must-visit when you're next in LA.
Above: The Azmaya Copper Kettle is $300 from Nalata in New York City.
Above: A dizzying array of Japanese essentials are available from Umami Mart.
Above: A Bamboo Market Basket from Anzu, in New York, is $124.
Above: Sam Hamilton of March, in San Francisco, recently started stocking the work of Japanese glass master Yoshihiko Takahashi; beyond beautiful.
Above: The Mutsumu Round Large Bamboo Onion Basket, handmade in Kyoto, is CA $60 ($53.50 USD) from Mjölk, in Toronto.
Above: The Hirota Glass Teapot is £80 ($129) from OEN in the UK.
Above: A Ginger Grater and Whisk from Mr. Kitly in Australia is AU $45 ($39.62 USD).
Above: Ceramic Platters by Osamu Saruyama are $75 via Analogue Life.
Above: A set of Six Stackable Kitchen Tools includes a mortar and pestle, a ginger/garlic/wasabi grater, a juicer, a utensil holder, and a lid that doubles as a dish; $98.50 at Ippin Project Store.
More of our favorite sources for kitchen accessories? Take a shopping trip around the world with us:
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- 16 Made-in-Italy Kitchen Designs
- 11 German-Made Precision Kitchen Tools
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